Psychology is the scientific investigation of mind and
behaviour, the study of how people think, act, react and interact. Psychologists
observe people in schools, workplaces and social environments in order to understand
why people behave the way they do. Psychologists study how genes, age, background and
environment influence the way we behave and how we make sense of what we perceive and
experience.
Applied psychology is when an understanding of psychology is applied to real world
problems, such as the workplace, entertainment, socialising, learning, even how we
shop. Sport, health and even learning are made clearer through the application of
psychological principles.
This program introduces the study of how psychology applies to everyday life.
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